Here’s a chance for your child to experience all star cheer @ Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah without the commitment of a full year term: the Prep program.

Prep program can be a learning experience for new athletes interested in all star cheer, as well as an excellent way to maintain skills between school competitive seasons. For ages 5-14, boys and girls, all skill levels.

Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah will have two evaluation sessions: Nov. 19 & 24 2019. Athletes only need to attend one session.

If you are unable to attend either of these sessions and would like to schedule a private evaluation, please email info@crownedeliteathletics.com

Learn more here. 

ABOUT PREP PROGRAM

Practices will begin the first week of December 2019 and continue through April 2020. Prep season will close as we compete on May 2 2020 at the Prime Osborne Convention Center in Jacksonville. Crowned Elite Athletics’ prep athletes are considered all star athletes in this gym and must adhere to Crowned Elite’s standard handbook of policies and procedures.

Learn more here. 

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Savannah Classical Academy’s annual lottery is now open for all students from kindergarten to twelfth grade for the 2020-21 school year.

Don’t miss the deadline for your family to enroll in our free public charter school as part of the local school system!

Apply for the lottery now at savannahclassicalacademy.org.

Free Kids’ Holiday Making Station @ the Savannah’s Clay Spot Merry Art Market 2019

Your kids can make something special while you shop for locally made pottery.

Merry Art Market
Dec. 7 2019
10AM-6PM
Savannah’s Clay Spot
1305 Barnard St.
Savannah 31401

Savannah’s Clay Spot is at 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401. The studio sits on the SW corner of Barnard and Henry Street with the front door facing Henry St. There is parking right in front of the studio facing Henry Street. Look for the fun red fence.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com, 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401, tel. 912-509-4647 or e-mail lisa@savannahsclayspot.com

Lots of creative kids’ happenings going on during November 2019 @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah. 

Time to spend some time with your little one while you enjoy a cafe treat and your child creates.

November 2019 Art Programs for Kids

Play Doh Playdates Tuesdays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Homeschool Meet-Up Wednesdays for all ages, Noon-5PM. Cost: $5. Special rate for Savannah’s wonderful homeschool community.

Mommy & Me Wednesdays, 10AM-Noon. For all ages. Cost: $5.
Nov. 20 theme: Hedgehog Art
Nov. 27 theme: Pretend Pumpkin Pie

Play Doh Playdates Thursdays 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Petite Picassos Fridays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Craftnoons Weekdays, 3-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Animal Portraits Saturdays & Sundays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $7.

Open Studio Projects

Henny Penny also has open studio projects for all ages, daily 10AM-5PM.

Find more Scribble Art Studio at Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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Start off Thanksgiving break with a free screening of Free Birds at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Additional entertainment and activities will be provided by the Stardust Pixxies.

Early arrival is encouraged as seating is first-come-first-served.

Free showing of Freebirds
Tues. Nov. 26, 2019, Noon-3PM
Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Spend the day @ the new Savannah Cultural Arts Center & register for the Table Top Turkey Workshop for all ages, 9:30-11:30AM on Tues. Nov. 26. Cost: $10. Details here. 

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Cone cakes are cupcakes baked inside ice cream cones!

Let Yippee! Cone Cake Co.  bake delicious cone cakes for you this Fall.

To find out more info, go to yippeeconecakes.com and select Bakery tab or call/text 912-484-8059 or email Leilani@yippeeconecakes.com.

Yippee! Cone Cake Co.
912.484.8059
email leilani@yippeeconecakes.com
yippeeconecakes.com

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You’re invited to bring your teens or tweens to this FREE Teen Dating Violence Awareness Concert in Savannah’s Forsyth Park, on Sat. Nov. 16 2019, 1-4PM.

Enjoy food, fun, and entertainment in the park & special performances by Flau’jae, Royalty Skooboi, DAGirlz, Sharese Janay, Skitzo, Akildabeat, Masaya, AnotherWorld Ent Artist and much more.

This event is free and open to the public.

Come to the first storytime @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah on Fri. Nov. 8, 4:30-6PM.

“Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows” By Jessika Von Innerebner will be read by a member of the E. Shaver staff. After story time, the Scribble side of Henny Penny will lead an art project for children to participate in.

The Scribble project will be available for purchase through Henny Penny. Copies of “Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows” will be available for purchase from E. Shaver, Bookseller.

See the book trailer for “Kevin the Unicorn” here. 

Storytime
Fri. Nov. 8, 2019, 4:30-6PM
@ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe
1514 Bull St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Hosted by E Shaver Bookseller

Drop-in kids’ creative programs are offered every single day @ Henny Penny. Find a schedule of Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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Bring your kids to a free Storytime on the Lawn 10:30-11:30AM Sat. Nov. 16 2019 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Grab your blankets and join Storytime on the lawn this fall! During each session, the group will read a story and complete a related art project. This month, you will read “The Noisy Paintbox: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art” and create your own Kandinsky inspired circle paintings.

Storytime on the Lawn is a free community event provided by the City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources department in partnership with Live Oak Public Libraries. Each event begins with a group reading session on the lawn at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center (weather permitting), followed by an arts & crafts project in the visual arts studios. All ages are welcome to attend.

For more information, call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah GA 31401

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School searching in Savannah?

Come see all that St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island in Savannah has to offer.

The beautiful 10-acre campus includes a Lower School, Middle School, two gymnasiums, football field, practice field, and a state-of-the-art playground.

St. Peter’s offers full day faith-based instruction for students from three years old through 8th grade.

Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the school educates through a strong academic program and instills in its students a spirit of mercy, justice and loving concern.

Open House

You’re invited to an Open House @ St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School 5-7PM Thurs. Nov. 14 2019.  This is an open house for  the entire school preK3 – 8^th grade.

Schedule a campus tour

A guided tour around the school campus with a staff member can be arranged anytime! As you walk around the school, classrooms and campus, imagine what a day in the life of your student would be like. You will see how the teachers and staff work together to give your student the best environment and teaching experience for success in the classroom as well as in their lives.

To schedule a tour or if you have any questions about the school, please call the school office at (912) 897-5224.

School Office Hours: M-F/8AM-3:30PM

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. We are located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

St. Peter the Apostle School
7020 Concord Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: 912-897-5224
Fax: 912-897-0801

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Scribble Art Birthday Parties For Kids 

Have your next party at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

A fun party perfect for all ages. Parties run 1 hour and include your choice of art project.  Scribble Art Studio is responsible for all set up and clean up. Parents are welcome to bring whatever refreshments you’d like!

Scribble Art Studio hosts parties for any age on Saturdays or Sundays.

Scribble Art Birthday Parties in Savannah ​
1 hr.
Choice of art project
$325 for a party of 10
$10 each additional guest (max. 20)
Cupcakes or party platter available for an additional $40

​To schedule call/text Geoff 202-379-5643 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Sign up your tween or teen for an Earring Workshop this Sat. Nov. 9 2019  at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Earring Workshop
9:30AM-1:30PM, Sat. Nov. 9 2019
$50 per person
Ages 13+
Create beautiful handmade earrings to give as gifts this holiday season. You will make customized for your friends and family using basic metalsmithing techniques.

For more information, call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Register online here. 

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah GA 31401

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Free Family Days Fall 2019 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Telfair Museums’ Free Family Days for Chatham County residents are offered throughout the year.

Enjoy music, artist demonstrations, and hands-on art-making, and more — free of charge!

November 2019 Free Family Day @ Jepson Center
Summon the Sea! with free family activities celebrating the sea in celebration of the exhibit: Summon the Sea! Contemporary Artists and Moby Dick.
1-4PM Sat. Nov. 9 2019
Details here.

Participants in this free event will explore ocean ecology and whale-themed crafts. Experience contemporary artists’ take on Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby-Dick. The museum will offer a fun-filled afternoon day of informal learning, music, activities, and presentations related to life under the sea.

Summon the Sea! Free Family Day for Savannah/Chatham County offers a fun-filled afternoon of informal learning, music, hands on activities, and presentations on marine ecology. Experience contemporary artists’ take on Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby-Dick in the exhibition Summon the Sea! Contemporary Artists and Moby Dick. Children’s activities include a nautical photo booth, origami whales and paper scrimshaw.

Presenters include Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary with STEAM activities presented by Marine Science students from Savannah State University. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Righty, the 21-foot long inflatable replica of a female North Atlantic right whale. Performance by the Around the Globe Sea Chantey Singers at 3PM:  Come for a rare Savannah appearance by this Athens-based group led by Georgia music and art legend Art Rosenbaum.

The program will include authentic sea chanties, nautical instrumentals and audience participation. Free to City of Savannah and Chatham County residents!

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ST. ANDREW’S WINS ONE-ACT PLAY REGIONAL COMPETITION

This group of  St. Andrew’s School thespians pictured above was just named Region 2AA Champions at the GISA One-Act Play Competition.

Their performance of Radium Girls took top honors: Senior Eden Young was named Best Director, and four students were recognized as All Region Actors – Isabelle Booth ’23, Lucy Miller ’22, Madigan Mourning ’20, and Cayleigh Nicholson ’20.

Next on the schedule is the State Competition on Thurs. Nov. 14 2019.

Radium Girls, based on a true story, tells the story of women who painted watch dials for the U.S. Radium Corporation in the 1920’s. The fast-paced play follows their journey as they become deathly ill and look for answers to this mysterious disease.

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Interested in St. Andrew’s School, Savannah?

Come see St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in action @ an open house.

St. Andrew’s School
Ages 3-Grade 12
Savannah, GA

Open House is the first Thursday of select months at 9:30AM.

Upcoming open houses @ St. Andrew’s:

9:30AM Thurs. Nov. 7 2019

9:30AM Thurs. Dec. 5 2019

9:30AM Thurs. Feb. 6. 2020

To make a reservation, complete the online inquiry form here, email hellew@saintschool.com, or call (912)897-4941.

Schedule a tour.

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941 ext 452, www.saintschool.com , email hellew@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Join Savannah Christian Preparatory School at an upcoming Welcome Home Wednesday event and see for yourself why “It’s a great day to be a Raider!”

This unique experience begins at 9:30AM and will last between 60-90 minutes.

For more information, or to register for an upcoming date, please visit here. 

2019 Welcome Home Wednesday open houses

9:30AM Nov. 6 2019. Register here.
9:30AM Dec. 11 2019. Register here.

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More about SCPS

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School,  (912) 234-1653, www.savcps.com, On Facebook here. On Twitter here.  Follow SCPS on Instagram at savannahchristianprep   Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Start your day with art and history in Savannah with the monthly Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tour.

Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity related to the exhibition “Summon the Sea: Contemporary Artists & Moby Dick” on view now at the Jepson Center.

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome.

Register online here. 

Cost. $5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Art Start Toddler Tour
Thurs. Nov. 14, 2019
10:30-11:30AM
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 W York St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401

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ACT/SAT prep classes in Savannah

Small group SAT and ACT prep classes will be offered to high school juniors preparing to take these high stakes standardized tests in the spring. Classes run 5 weeks each, Reading and Math, 2 hour sessions for a total of 10 hours. Classes are taught by teachers who are educated and experienced in their area of expertise. Please see Savannah Educational Consultants website here for schedules.

If you are interested in services or want more information, please call Savannah Educational Consultants at 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave., Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

Find on Facebook here.

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Sign your child up for private music lessons at Kindermusik Savannah  with 88 Keys Piano.

Kindermusik Savannah  offers private piano, guitar, violin, ukulele, and mandolin lessons for children ages 6+.

Limited weekly 1/2 hour slots available! Text 912-432-5885 today for more information.

kindermusikwith88keys.com

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah or Pooler area?

The above is a review of Coastal Pediatrics, which has offices in Savannah & Pooler. Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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SouthCoast Health has added three new physicians to its roster of board-certified medical experts: new  family medicine physician, a cardiologist, or a pediatrician.

Dr. Rebecca Sellers (Family Medicine) practices at the Richmond Hill campus, Dr. Jonathan Lanham (Cardiology) sees patients in Building 2 at the Savannah campus, and Dr. Blaine Crosland (Pediatrics) joins the SouthCoast Health Pediatric Team in Richmond Hill .

With the addition of these physicians, SouthCoast Health now has more than 120 healthcare providers on staff. This allows SouthCoast Health to offer a breadth of care under one banner, and an immense amount of convenience for new and current patients.

Read more here.

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Savannah Classical Academy’s annual lottery is now open for all students from kindergarten to twelfth grade for the 2020-21 school year.

Don’t miss the deadline for your family to enroll in our free public charter school as part of the local school system!

Apply for the lottery now at savannahclassicalacademy.org.

Video by: Elevated Coastal Productions

Admissions season has begun! Come visit Savannah’s schools @ these open houses to get to know the schools yourself.

Upcoming Savannah private school Fall 2019 open houses for prospective families include:

(Savannah) Open House @ Calvary Day School, 2-4PM Sun. Nov. 17 2019. Calvary is a private, faith-based Savannah school for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Details here. 

(Savannah) Open House @ St. Andrew’s School, 9:30AM Thurs. Dec. 5 2019. St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 – Grade 12 on Wilmington Is. Details here.

(Savannah) Pre-K3 – 12th Grades Open House @ The Habersham School, 9AM Fri. Dec. 6 2019. The Habersham School is a PK3-12th grade private school. Details here.

(Savannah) Welcome Wednesday open house @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 9:30AM Wed. Dec. 11 2019.  Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school. Details here.

Ongoing schools tours

(Savannah) Savannah Classical Academy lottery for 2020-21 school year is now open for all students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Details here. 

(Savannah) Schedule a tour of The Early Learning Academy, an exciting new preschool for ages 18-60 months on Savannah’s Southside.  Details here. 

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Savannah-Chatham Public School Open Houses start in January 2019. We’ll post the schedule when available. 

Every year, Howard Family Dental in Pooler hosts its annual Free Day of Dentistry on the Friday before Thanksgiving as a way to give back and show appreciation for the community.

This year, Howard Family Dental’s Free Day of Dentistry will be Fri. Nov. 22 2019 @  Howard Family Dental’s Pooler office, 91 Brighton Woods Drive. The event is open to both children and adults.

The first 250 people that arrive will receive one free service of their choosing- a cleaning, filling, or extraction. Tickets will be handed out starting at 6:30AM with the event officially kicking off at 7AM and ending at 4PM. Last year, Howard Family Dental’s Free Day of Dentistry served over 180 people and completed an estimated $57,000 worth of services.

For more information and directions, please visit the website at www.howardfamilydental.com or call (912) 629-9000.